Critic Reviews

Superb game. What else can you say about something that captures the imagination so brilliantly and has no flaws at all. This is the kind of game that just doesn’t date. There are too many good features and no sickly gimmicks. When we saw the preview version, I suspected that it would be excellent but it has far surpassed anyone’s expectations. Pete Cooke should go far. He has brought us a game that will be remembered as an all time classic. There’s not much more to say.

Tau-Ceti is a game of great complexity, but one that is rewarding once you figure out exactly what you're meant to be doing. The graphics are well done, and the action's very impressive on-screen. It does take an hour or so to really sort out any playing tactics... but maybe this is testament to the game's addictiveness.

Tau Ceti has some wonderful graphical effects, with the buildings and other objects viewed in very effective, solid 3-D. The PC adaption retains the very clever shadowing effect of the 8-bit versions; it also retains the depth of game and should provide PC owners with a challenge to last for months.

The Tau Ceti series of games have never oozed immediate appeal and this one is no exception to that rule. Tau Ceti III needs to be played thoroughly, which requires the patience of Job. The game-play action against the droids keeps you preoccupied and hinders progress towards completing your mission, and you could spend the entire game trying to defend the Skimmer from the droids.